noun
mental weakness; fragile heart
Slang expression likening a person's mental resilience to soft tofu; used for someone who is easily hurt, discouraged, or emotionally fragile. Often used self-deprecatingly or in casual teasing.
See also: 豆腐メンタル
ちょっと怒られただけで落ち込むなんて、メンタル豆腐すぎるよ。
Getting down just from being scolded a little—you're way too mentally fragile.
私はメンタル豆腐だから、厳しい言葉はやめてほしい。
I'm mentally fragile, so please don't use harsh words.